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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,287.75, 25,931.63 and 6,195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,287.75, 25,931.63 and 6,195.12 is: 9,292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,287.75 : 25,931.63 = 6,195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,287.75/25,931.63 = 6,195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,287.75x = 25,931.63 × 6,195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,287.75x = 160,649,559.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,649,559.65/17,287.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.68

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